Treatments for Infertility in Women

The treatment and management of
infertility
in women may involve lifestyle changes, medications, and surgery, or a combination of approaches.

The goal of treatment is to correct anatomical and/or hormonal abnormalities, when these treatments are not appropriate or they fail additional reproductive technology may be considered. In some cases, treatment strategies will not be successful or a couple may decide not to continue treatment. Adoption remains an alternative for couples seeking children.

Revision Information

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Evaluating infertility.
The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists website. Available at:
http://www.acog.org/Patients/FAQs/Evaluating-Infertility. Updated June 2012 Accessed December 16, 2015.

Overview of infertility. Merck Manual Professional Version website. Available at: http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/gynecology-and-obstetrics/infertility/overview-of-infertility. August 2015. Accessed December 16, 2015.

Treating infertility.
The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists website. Available at:
http://www.acog.org/Patients/FAQs/Treating-Infertility. Updated March 2015. Accessed December 16, 2015.